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VDAX, the benchmark for German equity implied volatility, remains below its long-term history and lower than other regions’ volatilities.

STOXX Ltd. today announced the launch of a new DAX Uncapped version as well as a new DAX 20% version. The DAX 20% version is aimed in particular at investors who are seeking to align with the 20/35 rule as set out in the regulations for index-tracking UCITS.

The STOXX World AC benchmark rose 3.3% in the month after logging an 18% advance in 2024. Investors’ focus on the strength of the US economy and corporate earnings helps offset concerns about global trade and politics.

Stocks jumped in January as investors’ optimism that earnings will continue to grow overshadowed concerns about global politics and trade issues.

Three iShares ETFs will switch to multifactor indices designed by STOXX and BlackRock, expanding an existing collaboration. The indices implement optimized strategies targeting risk premia while controlling for risk, and additionally screen out companies based on controversial activities and carbon emissions.

STOXX Ltd., today announced its expanding collaboration with BlackRock, with iShares STOXX World Equity Multifactor UCITS ETF, iShares STOXX Europe Equity Multifactor UCITS ETF, iShares STOXX US Equity Multifactor UCITS ETF now tracking the STOXX Developed World Equity Factor Screened index, the STOXX Developed Europe Equity Factor Screened index, and the STOXX US Equity Factor Screened index respectively.

The next-generation net zero indices focus on a real-world view of the global low-carbon transition, and offer investors the tools and advanced data to steer capital towards companies driving the decarbonization journey.

The STOXX Europe 600 Banks index climbed 26% last year, its best performance since the 34% logged in 2021. High capital ratios, stronger earnings and expectations of consolidation in the industry helped share prices.

STOXX Ltd. today announced an unscheduled component change in the SDAX, HDAX and TecDAX indices.

The STOXX World AC benchmark fell 2.2% in the month but logged an 18% advance for the year, taking its gains in the past two years to 47%. The STOXX USA 500 climbed 26% in 2024, nearly three times the return of the STOXX Europe 600.

Stocks dropped in December, paring global indices’ double-digit returns in 2024.

STOXX Ltd. today announced an unscheduled change to the DAX, MDAX and SDAX indices.